Arts Jun 25 A Revolutionary War-era boat is being rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan By Michael Hill, Associated Press
Arts Oct 27 Watch 7:19 Philadelphia’s ‘Liberty’ exhibit spotlights role of people of color in American Revolution A new Philadelphia exhibit, “Liberty,” seeks to tell a more inclusive story of the American revolution by introducing visitors to people critical to building the nation — yet whose names they’ve likely never heard. John Yang visited as part of… By John Yang, Alison Thoet
Nation Jul 04 What you should know about forgotten founding father John Jay The inner circle of founders has been set for as long as anyone can remember - Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton and Madison. Almost never mentioned is John Jay. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 03 Watch 5:10 A ‘quartet’ of patriots who brought the United States together Although it seems inevitable now that after the Revolutionary War, the former colonies would band together to form a nation, at the time, it was far from a foregone conclusion. In his new book, “The Quartet”, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph… By PBS News Hour
Nation May 19 Watch 6:17 New book explores Jackson’s dark choices for American expansion Steve Inskeep, co-host of NPR's Morning Edition, explores a chapter of American history that isn't well known: how the United States expanded into the Deep South after the Revolutionary War. Inskeep joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his new book, "Jacksonland:… By PBS News Hour
Dec 01 Watch ‘Empire of Liberty’ Delves Into Early U.S. History Jeffrey Brown talks to historian Gordon Wood about his new book "Empire of Liberty," which looks at the lasting legacy of early American history. Continue watching